Content Manager/Medical Writer
Location: NZ, N, Auckland
Department: Department
Salary range: 70000-100000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
HealthLink provides a computer communications system that links the information technology systems of more than 10,000 medical organisations across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Island nations and Canada.   Each year more than 70 million pieces of clinical information are exchanged using the HealthLink system.  HealthLink provides nearly all of the clinical communications used in New Zealand and is the largest provider of clinical messaging services in Australia.  HealthLink came into existence in 1993 as a result of the New Zealand government’s health reforms and the company has been developing systems and services that facilitate exchange of clinical information since that time.  HealthLink has offices throughout Australia, New Zealand and Canada.  The company’s services are offered  from data-centres in each of those countries.The company’s core focus is on ensuring that electronic communication processes are put in place to give patients certainty that their information has been appropriately handled.  This is achieved by ensuring that the systems are 100% reliable and secure.  We enable the electronic delivery of pathology and radiology results and discharge summaries.  HealthLink also provides a large managed security infrastructure and is a pioneer in the development of ‘cloud-based’ online forms technology that is used for ordering pathology services and for referring patients to hospitals and other secondary care services.

Job description:
Do you want to help improve the health system? Are you interested in online media? Do you have a flair for editorial support?Healthlink is a Health-system integrator in secure messaging focused on the Australasian market. We have established ourselves as a leader in the provision of services that integrate medical applications for the safe and secure exchange of patient information. We have a strong product base and a proven track record which has been documented in international studies.Our company is growing and we are embarking on an exciting new service that requires the skills of a Content Manager /Medical Writer to join our great team in Newmarket, Auckland. The key focus of this role is to work with Specialists, Diagnostic Services, Allied Health and NGO's across all disciplines providing editorial and content support for HealthLink's eReferrals and directory services.This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic IT company with a market leading position in Australasia. You will work alongside people with high expectations, a collaborative work ethic and be given challenges that will ensure a dynamic work environment. Key Responsibilities:Develop and create content for individual and organisation biographies across Specialist, Diagnostic, Allied Health and NGO organisationsEnsure projects are completed in accordance with regulatory guidelines, client expectations and within budgetWork collaboratively with internal colleaguesWork closely with new and existing customersComplete publishing, content optimisation, administration and database tasks within timeframesParticipate in relevant education programs, conferences, seminars and workshopsWork closely with Account Manager and sales team to ensure sales leads are converted to listings.

Requirements:
Degree in a Health Information Management, Communications, PR or related Health Discipline.At least two years of experience in content management; health information; medical writing; online media; communications in health; media and health.Well-developed knowledge of medical terminology; coding systems; classification systems in health and healthcareEffective communication skills, with the ability to build and develop relationships with clinical providersA team player with a positive attitudeCommercialisation, sales or project management related experience in health careKnowledge of the healthcare industryExcellent computer skills in the area of publishing, online media and content managementWell-developed communication and relationship building skills.Only applicants with a right to work in NZ should apply. We review every application submitted but please be aware that only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Benefits:
Stimulating environment with high performance expectationsStructured career developmentCompetitive remunerationFlexible working hoursModern head office in Newmarket, AucklandA chance to dramatically influence health outcomes